Raising Your Chihuahua Pups the Right Way
- By Clarence Clark
- Published 10/4/2009
- Pets
- Unrated
Chihuahua pups are actually a type of breed of dog that is named after the state in Mexico. While why they are named after that state is quite dubious, there seemed to be a connection with the dog and the state in Mexico as the first few progenitors of the Chihuahua were found there. As dogs, they are known to be one of the smallest size dogs in the world, with the biggest ones in the world growing as high as 15 inches in height.
Popularly known as handbag dogs, many women owners of the dog are often seen placing their dogs in their handbags. Now when you do take care of this dog, you need to know its characterisations. Chihuahua’s are known for their devotion, their fierceness in any situations and their most striking and famous personality.
They are one of the more curious dogs in the world and are highly inquisitive. Any sound, any movement under a rug or any disturbance in the house and they are up on their feet looking for the source, or if they cant, they will be barking to no end till that something comes out and shows itself. They also are a breed of dogs known as ‘burrowers.’
This means that they like to hide and snuggle under blankets, bed sheets, quilt covers, large shoes and even mats in the house. Owners should always look out for unusual bumps on the furniture or on the floor, as more than one Chihuahua has been reported to be injured by their own owners who had no idea that they were there in the first place. Also, when you do raise these
Chihuahua pups, you must understand that many owners report that it is not suitable for you to have young children or infants around. This is because they are highly excitable and will bite when disturbed or alarmed. While their bites are not lethal, their teeth are quite sharp and can cause bleeding when it comes to young children who come in contact with them. Also, younger children and infants tend to want to maul these little puppies or even hit them out of fun, and these dogs do not react well to these situations. Keep them either in a separate part of the house or under constant supervision.
Families are not advised to keep Chihuahua; not unless their children are above the age of 7 or 8. Health wise, you need to keep constant care of your dog as they are known to fall prey to sickness and disease like epileptic fits and even seizures. This is due to their neurological and physical make up. Regular checkups are necessary and good nutrition will ensure that you prolong their doggy life spans. Also, they can be hypoglycaemic and have very low blood sugars, so again, constant trips to the vets will really help their longevity.
These dogs are known for their friendliness and their devotion to their owners as well, so once you start raising your Chihuahua pups the right way, you will be able to enjoy their company for much longer.
Popularly known as handbag dogs, many women owners of the dog are often seen placing their dogs in their handbags. Now when you do take care of this dog, you need to know its characterisations. Chihuahua’s are known for their devotion, their fierceness in any situations and their most striking and famous personality.
They are one of the more curious dogs in the world and are highly inquisitive. Any sound, any movement under a rug or any disturbance in the house and they are up on their feet looking for the source, or if they cant, they will be barking to no end till that something comes out and shows itself. They also are a breed of dogs known as ‘burrowers.’
This means that they like to hide and snuggle under blankets, bed sheets, quilt covers, large shoes and even mats in the house. Owners should always look out for unusual bumps on the furniture or on the floor, as more than one Chihuahua has been reported to be injured by their own owners who had no idea that they were there in the first place. Also, when you do raise these
Chihuahua pups, you must understand that many owners report that it is not suitable for you to have young children or infants around. This is because they are highly excitable and will bite when disturbed or alarmed. While their bites are not lethal, their teeth are quite sharp and can cause bleeding when it comes to young children who come in contact with them. Also, younger children and infants tend to want to maul these little puppies or even hit them out of fun, and these dogs do not react well to these situations. Keep them either in a separate part of the house or under constant supervision.
Families are not advised to keep Chihuahua; not unless their children are above the age of 7 or 8. Health wise, you need to keep constant care of your dog as they are known to fall prey to sickness and disease like epileptic fits and even seizures. This is due to their neurological and physical make up. Regular checkups are necessary and good nutrition will ensure that you prolong their doggy life spans. Also, they can be hypoglycaemic and have very low blood sugars, so again, constant trips to the vets will really help their longevity.
These dogs are known for their friendliness and their devotion to their owners as well, so once you start raising your Chihuahua pups the right way, you will be able to enjoy their company for much longer.
Clarence Clark
Clarence Clark is an avid Chihuahua dog lover providing valuable advice at http://www.chihuahuatime.com for fellow chihuahua dog lovers. Where he shares chihuahua info and training tips with Chihuahua lovers worldwide. Click Here to gain FREE access to this Chihuahua networking website.
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